The Inaugural Ball is one of the First Lady‘s first official appearance in that role. And whether we like it or not, what she wears pkats an integral part in shaping her public image for those four years to come.
So how did the First Ladies of the last 50 years deal with such an opportunity or, in some cases, such a challenge?
John Galliano is finally returning to the fashion industry… and it’s all thanks to Oscar de la Renta
WWD is reporting that de la Renta has invited the disgraced designer to “spend some time with him in his studio over the next three weeks.” What he’ll be doing there (draping in a corner? designing a collection? drinking tea with de la Renta?) is unknown. But it is believed that Anna Wintour had a hand in brokering this highly unorthodox “in residence” agreement.
Today Vogue released an editorial from their February issue “celebrating Hurricane Sandy’s first responders.” In it, top models like Chanel Iman, Karlie Kloss and Liu Wen pose in looks by American designers (an Oscar de la Renta ballgown, a silk Donna Karan gown, a leather jacket from Proenza Schouler) next to Con-Ed employees, members of the National Guard, and the staff of the neonatal intensive care-unit at Bellevue hospital.
At first glance, the story made us feel a bit icky. Residents of New York and New Jersey are still suffering in Hurricane Sandy’s aftermath. Juxtaposing a beautiful young model in a thousand dollar designer dress against Con-Ed workers and nurses seems, well, somewhat off.
The Golden Globes is the first major event of award season and it usually gives us a taste of what sort of trends we can expect on the red carpet this year.
From bold red, to pale blush tones, and plunging necklines, click through to see what trends the A-listers were sporting last night.
Which ones are you feeling most?
The Golden Globes are here! As quickly as Ryan Seacrest is shuffling them down the red carpet, we’ve been collecting pictures and dress credits for all of our fave celebs.
From new mamas Claire Danes and Megan Fox to some fashion risk takers (love your dress, Katharine McPhee!), click through to see all the red carpet looks from the Golden Globes.
Who stood out in fashion this year?
From the most buzzed about model to the hotspot no one saw coming to the
coolest new French brand, read on for who we think made the biggest splash in the fashion industry in 2012.
Rooney Mara came out of hiding, looking smart and sexy in a frock from Calvin Klein’s spring ’13 collection. Also looking elegantly edgy was Cate Blanchett in Peter Pilotto. Meanwhile, Felicity Jones and Elle Fanning went for sweeter, softer looks at the British Independent Film Awards.
Click through for all that and more in this week’s 10 best dressed!
We thought the holiday season was the perfect time to spread a little love throughout the fashion industry–but since we don’t see Hedi Slimane sending Cathy Horyn a Christmas card anytime soon, we decided to use our imaginations.
Beyoncé is auctioning off an outfit from one of her music videos–as soon as the sleeves get sewn back on. Bey danced so hard she ripped them clean off. {NYPost}
Gwyneth Paltrow and her personal trainer Tracey Anderson cover January’s issue of Redbook and some people think it could have used a bit of that Photoshop magic. {HuffPo}
Anne Hathaway is “devastated” that she flashed the paps and they saw, well, everything. {US Weekly}
Unlike many NYC designers, Oscar de la Renta knows that his consumer base is well over the age of 18–and his designs cater as much (if not more) to the mature, luxury customer as they do to the hip PYT.
